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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsRZE UTD-8000

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$279

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What people say

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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